THE BULLMASTIFF: A BREEDER'S GUIDE. VOLUME TWO. By Colonel David Hancock.

1998 1st edition. 8vo paperback (146 x 209mm). Pp184. Colour plates of paintings, b/w photographs of named dogs, b/w illustrations, brief bibliography.

Practical recommendations for breeders of bullmastiffs, mainly aimed at encouraging a historically correct and healthy conformation. Numerous reproductions of paintings and historical illustrations show the development of the mastiffs and related breeds, in the context of their working roles. Contents include: Showing and judging, observer's guide to dog shows, the way to the top, show scene since 1945, what is show condition?, judging the judges, ten judging points for Bullmastiffs; Breeding, breeding healthier Bullmastiffs, what is a responsible breeder?, breeding typical bullmastiffs, breeding untypical Bullmastiffs, breeding for function, coat colours, the Oppenheimer Breeding Principles, what the experts say, breeding for the next millenium, technicalities of breeding, fundamentals of breeding, successful breeding, the fight against hereditary diseases, breeding out the faults; Care and maintenance, health and ill-health, first aid, home cures, when to call the vet, osteoarthritis, cruciate ligament rupture, elbow displasia, vision,eye problems, nutrition, training, puppy care, training psychology. Privately published by the author.